"Things just seem sharper and clearer…..the sound is very pure and natural."
Jean has been an Educator for over 35 years, teaching in both the private and public sectors. He now works as a Director of Special Services for a large school district.
At my friend’s recommendation, I did have my hearing tested and obtained hearing aids that were fairly comfortable and helped me hear conversation more clearly. However, they didn’t really work with the telephone or mobile phone. I counsel parents and discuss private student matters with other educators and school administrators. How can you help solve someone’s problems when you are obviously not able to solve your own?
My new Epoq hearing aids are terrific. I put them on in the morning and forget about them. With my earlier hearing aids, I was always playing with them, fussing because I was very conscious I had them on. I wear them for long periods of time because they are so comfortable. Things just seem sharper and clearer. Conversations are easier and I’m beginning to enjoy the socializing that I missed!
Recently, I went for a walk with my neighbourhood walking group and I could hear the conversation going on behind me. I even turned around and commented on something someone said and my friends had such surprised looks on their faces. Suddenly, I’m one of the group again and really joining in the fun of group walks and gatherings.
I no longer struggle to hear what people are saying. I didn’t realize how much work it was until I started wearing my new Epoqs. Now I don’t work so hard and I still understand what is going on. And I’m not as tired at the end of the day.
I also realized how loudly I was speaking. Now I speak in a more normal range and people aren’t always telling me that I’m yelling at them. When I’m wearing my new hearing aids, the sound is very pure and natural.
The biggest change that I’ve experienced since I starting wearing my Epoqs is my attitude about my hearing loss. I have a hearing loss and if I don’t take care of it, I am annoying my fellow workers, my friends and family and even myself! If I had know what a difference advanced technology hearing aids could make in my life, I wouldn’t have resisted taking care of my hearing for so long. I won’t say they changed my life – but in many ways I’m a different person than I was before I got my Epoqs. Before I was nervous, frustrated and constantly straining to hear, now I am more relaxed and open.
My family notices the difference and so do my friends. “It’s never too late to make a positive difference in your life.” I’m glad I did.